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YP53 VBN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

62,705 mi
Last recorded62,705 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 VBN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 62,705 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S+O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S+O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 60,929 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s +o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 59,441 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along vehicle floor (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 58,122 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along vehicle under clip (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 57,009 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 55,119 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 54,484 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 52,858 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 51,033 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 49,211 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 48,219 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 46,156 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 44,238 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 40,712 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 37,100 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 31,306 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 27,991 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 26,248 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 24,718 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 24,718 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 19,610 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 15,355 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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YP53 VBN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 2003 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 60,251 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YP53 VBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP53 VBN registered?

YP53 VBN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is YP53 VBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP53 VBN shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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